Early College Credit

Early College Credit
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early College Credit?

This program offers Delaware high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college classes and earn transferable college credits.

Do you have specific courses offered for Early College Credit?

Yes, in association with this program, we offer a variety of freshman level courses at our different campuses and online.

What is the cost of an Early College Credit course?

Early College Credit tuition is $32/credit, so 3 credit courses are $96. There are also 2 fees, a one-time application fee ($35) and a semester registration fee ($25). Students will also be required to purchase books and supplies.

What qualifies me as an Early College Credit candidate?

You must be at least 16 years old, a Delaware, junior or senior with at least a 2.7 GPA, 83 or better high school average, or B- or better grades in your high school courses.

How many Early College Credit courses can a student take?

Early College Credit students are limited to 1 course per semester.

Will Early College Credit courses transfer to other colleges and universities?

It has been our experience that in most cases the courses transfer without a problem. However, I would consult the school(s) you are planning to attend after high school graduation to be sure.

Do I have to take an entrance exam to be an Early College Credit student?

If you are planning to enroll in ENG121 or MAT 121 you will need to:

Provide proof of an SAT score of 450 or greater

or

Complete and pass the ACCUPLACER® Test. Once enrolled as a student, you may take the Accuplacer test for free at Wilmington University locations.

What is the ACCUPLACER® Test?

The College Board developed ACCUPLACER® Computerized Placement Tests (CPTs) to provide information about student levels of skill in reading, writing, and mathematics. Learn more